As mixture begins to set, gently move spatula across bottom and side of skillet to form large, soft curds. When eggs are almost set but still very moist (about the consistency of soft oatmeal), remove from heat and stir in 2/3 cup (150 mL) cheese.

When you want fast and easy suppers, you can get cracking with eggs. Often meals can be on the table in about 30 minutes or less.

Quick Egg Wedges Giardiniere include lots of vegetables and cheese. It may take about 15 minutes to prepare the dish, and then you just bake it about 10 minutes or so.

Egg-ritos also are full of veggies and may take about 25 minutes. You make omelettes, put them on flour tortillas and roll them up. This recipe produces six servings, and you can reheat any leftovers in the microwave.

If you are dining solo, an Apple and Brie Omelette for one can be ready in less than 15 minutes. Quick Ham and Eggs, a meal for two, may take about 10 minutes, cooked in the microwave in ramekins or custard cups.

Pizza Egg Melts, with four servings, can be on the table in about 20 minutes. You can use whole-wheat English muffins for the base of the small pizzas, topped with a mixture of eggs, mushrooms and green peppers, plus pepperoni slices and part-skim mozzarella cheese.

You can even use eggs to make Cheddary Shepherds Pie in about 30 minutes. This dish also includes potatoes, corn, onions and ground beef. For a complete meal, you may want to serve it with a whole-wheat dinner roll and a glass of milk.

These and other recipes from Nova Scotia Egg Producers and Egg Farmers of Canada are available at www.nsegg.ca, where you also can find how-to videos.